new addition to my kit...

I came acros a Item thats new to me but may not be new to you... Gu!
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GU Energy Gel is an advanced nutritional product designed to help athletes perform at their best. GU maintains higher glucose levels longer with its proven carbohydrates formula (80% complex/20% simple). GU also maximizes muscle recovery with amino acids, fights free radicals with antioxidants, reduces inflammation with chamomile, and soothes the stomach with ginger. In 1991, GU Energy Labs passionate little Berkeley-based sports nutrition company forever changed the way athletes re-fueled during exercise by introducing GU Energy Gel. GU finally made eating on the run possible and enjoyable! GU takes pride in their history but never lets it stop them from continually improving what they do. Today, look for GU on race courses, at your favorite run/bike/tri shop or in the hands of the top athletes on the planet. GU, the best there is.

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It beats the energy drinks and 5 hour drinks in that you don't "bonk out" after 6 hours... it's a good ad to a first aid kit or your BOB when you need a quick pick up while hiking/evading. Taste is not bad some flavors are a little off i have tried the Orange and lemon lime which are not too far off...

I'd add 2-3 to a BOB or medic kit for when you need that extra energy....

I used to make a far superior type of energy gel back in the day for myself.
All you need to do is buy some Coughlan's squeeze tubes. Mix your own gel, I used organic blackstrap molasses and brown rice syrup as well as honey a lot.

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Just a thought, if you're going to keep these in your BOB, you might want to keep them sealed in a ziploc bag or something, especially if your BOB gets tossed around a lot. I'd hate to open my bag and find the contents covered in Gu because one of the pouches busted open...